Which 20 Falcons have the highest salary cap hits in 2024?
matt urben
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The Atlanta Falcons did what was necessary to secure top-end talent over the last few weeks. Despite having little cap space, the team added two Pro Bowl players to the roster and handed out a record extension to cornerback A.J. Terrell.
According to Over The Cap's updated salary cap numbers, the Falcons have over $7.6 million available with the NFL cut deadline on Tuesday. Atlanta has that extra space for a few reasons. Guard Chris Lindstrom restructured his deal and the team added two voided years to safety Justin Simmons' contract, lowering his cap hit this season.
Here's a look at the 20 Falcons players with the highest salary cap hits in 2024:
1. QB Kirk Cousins: $25,000,000
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 23: Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up prior to facing the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 23, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2. LT Jake Matthews: $21,773,713
FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 28: Jake Matthews #70 of the Atlanta Falcons takes the field during training camp on July 28, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
3. DL Grady Jarrett: $20,375,000
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 16: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers fumbles the ball while being hit by Grady Jarrett #97 of the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
4. S Jessie Bates III: $17,500,000
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 26: Jessie Bates III #3 of the Atlanta Falcons breathes through an oxygen mask after returning an interception for a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
5. DL David Onyemata: $12,500,000
Oct 1, 2023; London, United Kingdom; Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle David Onyemata (90) sacks Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) in the first half during an NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
6. RT Kaleb McGary: $12,500,000
FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 28: Kaleb McGary #76 of the Atlanta Falcons takes the field during training camp on July 28, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
7. TE Kyle Pitts: $10,471,522
FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 28: Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons tosses the ball back during training camp on July 28, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
8. RG Chris Lindstrom: $9 million
FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - JULY 28: Chris Lindstrom #63 of the Atlanta Falcons takes the field during training camp on July 28, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
9. LB Kaden Ellliss: $8,500,000
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 08: Dalton Schultz #86 of the Houston Texans runs with the ball while being tackled by Kaden Elliss #55 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
10. CB A.J. Terrell: $8,344,000
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 17: A.J. Terrell #24 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after a play during the fourth quarter in the game against the Green Bay Packers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
11. WR Darnell Mooney: $7,450,000
Aug 6, 2024; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (1) looks on during a joint practice with the Miami Dolphins at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
12. LB Matthew Judon: $6,735,294
Aug 17, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Matthew Judon stands on the field before a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
13. WR Drake London: $5,873,038
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Drake London #5 of the Atlanta Falcons catches the ball out of bounds in the endzone under pressure from Tre Herndon #37 of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth quarter during the NFL match between Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium on October 01, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
14. K Younghoe Koo: $5,250,000
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 2: Younghoe Koo #6 of the Atlanta Falcons kicks field goals during NFL training camp at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
15. RB Bijan Robinson: $4,990,578
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 08: Bijan Robinson #7 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after beating the Houston Texans 21-19 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
16. LB Lorenzo Carter: $4,750,000
Aug 6, 2024; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter (0) looks on during a joint practice with the Miami Dolphins at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
17. QB Taylor Heinicke: $4,530,000
Aug 23, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) passes the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
18. S Justin Simmons: $4,333,333
Jan 8, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) prior to a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
19. QB Michael Penix Jr.: $4,160,479
Aug 9, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) drops back to pass against the Miami Dolphins in the second quarter during preseason at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
20. S Richie Grant:$3,959,341$
Falcons safety Richie Grant (27) celebrates after a victory against the New Orleans Saints| Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
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